Quito weather in October (Ecuador)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Quito this October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

October in Quito generally includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 19°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 10°C.

Precipitation

Quito in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 295 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 177 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Quito. August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Quito climate page with graphs.

 

Quito, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 295 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed  

Sunshine 177 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Ecuador in October

Find out more about the weather in Ecuador and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Quito, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Camping

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Quito.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Ecuador? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Ecuador. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.